Description

Creamy Mushroom Asiago Chicken is the kind of easy dinner that makes an ordinary night feel a little special. Juicy pan-seared chicken is simmered in a rich mushroom cream sauce with garlic, fresh thyme, and nutty Asiago cheese for a comforting meal that tastes like restaurant-quality comfort food at home. It is perfect for busy weeknights, cozy family dinners, and anyone looking for easy recipe ideas, chicken dinner ideas, creamy skillet meals, and satisfying food ideas that feel both simple and impressive.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

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Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate.

3. Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.

4. Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

6. Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

7. Add the shredded Asiago cheese gradually, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

8. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce and mushrooms over the top.

9. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.

10. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes, then serve hot.

Notes

Do not boil the sauce after adding the cheese, or it can turn grainy instead of smooth and creamy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 585
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 50g
Cholesterol: 195mg